Roger Ailes died today. I don’t rejoice at anyone’s death, but I won’t be shedding any tears.
By using his powers of manipulation, Ailes infected our political discourse with intensely deep cynicism, disregard for facts and respectful dialogue, and disrespect for education, diversity, and understanding. Though he is surely not singularly responsible, he was a primary architect of the dischord and disunity that permeates our national conversation. And he did it all for his own political and monetary gain.
He was not a patriot. He was a traitor. He sold out our country.
He hated almost everything America stands for. He hated Americans. And he hated women.
Though I don’t celebrate his death, I won’t forget the disgusting legacy he leaves behind. May we always shudder when we hear his name, a lasting reminder of just how much damage a single person can do to our country.